On this day, 70 years later, around the world, pressure is increasing against freedom of speech, against civic space, through violent attacks, forced disappearances and punitive registration regimes. And we are asking; Les Droits de l’Homme, c’est pour quand? – Human rights – still some way to go

Current situation and the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans; EU – African Union (AU) cooperation; EU’s efforts to preserve the legitimate trade relations with Iran; the start of the second term of President Maduro on 10 January 2019; Situation in Sri Lanka and Syria; Recent developments in Ukraine; Council conclusions on Myanmar/Burma, on Libya and on women, peace and security.